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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 482.27 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 482.27 and 249.96 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 482.27 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/482.27 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 482.27 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 120,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,546.96/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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